Spyware problem please help.

Question

My computer has been infected with the power anti virus 2009 virus.Does anyone know any sites were I can download the removal programe for free?

Answer 1

go here and follow the directions:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-...

Good Luck!

Answer 2

it hides in the system restore as well as other places.

this is how i got rid of it...

just follow it as close as you can for vista..

click on tools > delete browsing history > delete all

> check the box, also delete files and settings stored by

add-on's >yes.

......................................... next" ,..........................................

start > all programs > pc help and tools > system restore

> system restore settings > system restore > check the box turn off system restore on all drives > ok

then go here and do scan.

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

then go here and do Full Service Scan

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-au/defau...

then turn the system restore back to on...

then create a new restore point as your pc will now be clean.

then turn off system restore again as it will erase the last infected restore file..

reboot and then turn the system restore back to on...

and hey presto a clean machine...

Answer 3

Like most people, you need to understand the difference between spyware and a virus. They are NOT the same thing.

For spyware, use either Spybot Search and Destroy or SpywareBlaster. Both are excellent and free - and will help prevent future infestations.

If you have a virus, you need something stronger. Try AVG or Avast. They have free versions and are also excellent programs.

Some viruses are too tough for a general anti-virus program and you'll have to find a specific removal tool. But run these programs first. The chances are good they will take care of your problem.

Answer 4

What Fred Flintstone said is what I would tell you.

Answer 5

spyware,virus infection,trojans are all different and require different procedures to stop them.

in your case,you are asking for help with spyware and saying that it's a virus.

in the case of a virus infection:

VIRUS/TROJAN REMOVAL

1st thing would be to close/turn off System Restore where critters hide out till you  Restore  the virus.

start,all programs,system tools,system restore

settings,turn off system restore.this deletes all prior restore points and deletes anything hiding there.

start--all programs--accessories--system tools--system restore

settings--drive (c)--setting

check the OFF box to clear all previous restore points

REMEMBER TO RETURN AND:

A] TURN SYSTEM RESTORE BACK ON

B] CREATE A NEW,CLEAN RESTORE POINT

next,download and install use Avast anti virus,run it  and remove virus that way

Free antivirus - avast ! 4 Home Edition Download -

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...

open internet options from control panel and delete:

cookies

temp files

history

there are TWO Temp file folders,1 that you empty from internet options,but there is a SECOND Temp file folder buried in the Windows folder

start--my computer--windows--temp

click view--click select all--

press delect key on keyboard

delete files from prefetch folder:

start,my computer,disk drive (c),windows,prefetch

click view

click select all

delete

LAST option would be to re install windows

using the steps below,have protected my computer for too many years than I care to tell you [ rofl ]

MY SECURITY

Windows Defender

Windows Firewall

Avast anti virus

Spyware Blaster anti spyware

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownlo...

Spybot anti spyware

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Firefox 3.0.1 web browser

http://www.getfirefox.com

Firefox Security Extentions:

Dr Web link checker

This plugin allows you to check any file you are about to download, any page you are about to visit with online version of Dr.Web anti-virus!

New menu item "Scan with Dr.Web" will appear on hyperlink context menu.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...

Finjan multi blocker

Finjan SecureBrowsing alerts you when any malicious content in a webpage

that proactively alerts when you encounter a potential malicious content hiding behind links of search results, ads and other selected web pages.

is a free service that proactively alerts you to potential malicious content hiding behind links of search results, ads and other selected web pages. Finjan SecureBrowsing accesses each of the URLs in its current form on the web, and scans the relevant pages in real time using Finjan's patented behavior-based technology. Finjan SecureBrowsing then displays a safety rating next to each link it has scanned.

is a security extension for your browser that scans and classifies web addresses to provide you with safety rating of URLs before you visit them. Proactively alerting you to potentially malicious web addresses in links of search results, ads and other selected web pages, SecureBrowsing protects you from webpages that could be used to compromise your privacy and identity.

in searches [ google,yahoo,ect ] there will be green [ safe ],yellow [ caution ] and RED [ DANGER ] icons on each link

PAY ATTENTION HERE TO THOSE RED [ DANGER ] ICONS !

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...

Blocksite website Blocker

    *  Privacy & Security

BlockSite is an extension, which automagically blocks websites

of your choice. Additionally, this extension will disable all

hyperlinks to these websites, by just displaying the link text

without the clicking functionality.

This extension should by no means be used for parental control

or access control purposes, just because it isn't secure and

can easily be disabled or even removed.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...

Suggested Internet Options Security Settings:

control panel

internet options:

Advanced tab:

all unsafe/unsigned ActiveX disabled

unsafe authenticode disabled

Scriptlets disabled

File Prompting disabled

Access Across Domains disabled

Scripting Internet Explorer disabled

No Addressbar or status bar disabled

Launch Unsafe Applications/Files disable

Software Permissions high safety

Allow Statusbar update By Script disabled

Allow Websites Prompt for Info Using Scripts disabled

Privacy Tab:

advanced

override

allow 1st party cookies

3rd party [ spy/malware/tracking ] cookies BLOCKED

Firefox Options Security

Content:

check block pop ups

should pop ups get through [ and they will ],get the url and enter that in the load images section and choose block

Privacy:

Cookies:

put that same url into accept cookies and choose block

XP:

start

all programs

administrative tools

services

all services are listed in alphabetical order

find,right click:

Alerter

Messenger [ NOT related to instant messeger or MSN messenger ]

select properties

from drop down menu,select disable

Vista:

MS woke up and covered this gaping back door invasion.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

yes i do

go to this website which has good PC antivirus and antispyware programs all free

http://videovacationforums.freeforums.or...

just join and you will be able to download all our other free programs

wont hurt to try